Form 8-K

 

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

 


 

FORM 8-K

 

CURRENT REPORT

 

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of

The Securities Exchange Act of 1934

 

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 22, 2003

 


 

ALBERTO-CULVER COMPANY

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Delaware


 

1-5050


 

36-2257936


(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
  (Commission File
Number)
  (IRS Employer
Identification No.)

 

2525 Armitage Avenue  

Melrose Park, Illinois 60160

 

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (708) 450-3000

 


 



ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS AND REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE

 

On October 22, 2003, Alberto-Culver Company issued a press release announcing the conversion of its Class A common stock into Class B common stock effective November 5, 2003. The full text of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99(a).

 

ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS

 

The following exhibits are included herein:

 

Number

 

Description


99(a)  

Press Release dated October 22, 2003

99(b)  

Press Release dated October 22, 2003

 

ITEM 12. RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION

 

On October 22, 2003, Alberto-Culver Company issued a press release announcing its financial results for the fourth quarter and full fiscal year ended September 30, 2003. The full text of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99(b).


SIGNATURE

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

 

 

ALBERTO-CULVER COMPANY

By:

 

/S/    William J. Cernugel


    William J. Cernugel
    Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer)

 

October 23, 2003